Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Claudia was so blinded by rage that she actually thought she could kill me by pushing me down the stairs.

I had been constantly on guard around her. Besides, the entire VIP ward area was covered in thick carpeting. There was no way I could get seriously hurt.

I steadied myself and smirked at her. If I had not been pregnant, I could have... Touching my tummy, and I was suddenly struck with fear!

Claudia's gaze sent chills down my spine. Ignoring her sinister smile on the stairs, I turned and headed out. But after just a few steps, my consciousness flickered. I felt like I was going to pass out at any moment.

I barely managed to make it to the hospital entrance and hailed a cab. Then I called Yasmine. "Yasmine, pick me up at the hospital entrance..."

I only managed to get one sentence out before my thoughts and consciousness gradually became muddled.

When I regained consciousness, Yasmine was sitting by my hospital bed, wiping away tears.

"Ari..." She called my name as her tears flowed uncontrollably.

voice was hoarse, and I had a bad feeling. "Don't cry. I'm fine." I raised my stiff arm slowly to my flat tummy. I could clearly still feel my baby inside! Yasmine's eyes were full of tears.

joke at all. Are you mad at me? I

if I was laughing or crying. When I

cried out, "Yasmine, it

baby's still there, but the doctors recommend surgery..." I opened my mouth, but I could not process what she

had not even had

world. I had even given them a

called

name could be used whether they were

my progesterone was

day I would call the baby's name in my heart. Even though the baby was still

off the most spectacular fireworks to welcome their arrival. But why could they not

fell unconsciously down my face as

have been too volatile as well. We told you to rest and take care of your body, but... Sigh." I